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Saturday, July 28, 2012

Charlotte's Web Celebrates 60th Anniversary

Sixty years ago, on October 15, 1952, E.B. White'sCharlotte's Web was published. It's gone on to become one of the most beloved children's books of all time. To celebrate this milestone, the renowned Newbery Medalist Kate DiCamillo has written a heartfelt and poignant tribute to the book that is itself a beautiful translation of White's own view of the world—of the joy he took in the change of seasons, in farm life, in the miracles of life and death, and, in short, the wonder of everything. Click here to hear: Kate DiCamillo's Tribute.